Sustainable Flexible Packaging

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Sustainability in packaging, specifically in the labels market, is a goal on the minds of virtually all brands and CPGs. As consumers are looking for more sustainable packaging solutions, the industry is transitioning its focus to meet their demands.

The concept has an increased output of up to 130 bags per minute with Syntegon’s PHS 2.0 sealing system, a 20 micrometer-thin BOPE film from SABIC and mechanically and chemically recyclable film.

Among the initiatives is a recyclable micro-perforated bags with micro-cap laser packaging.

The water soluble, biodegradable, polyvinylalcohol film is intended for a variety of packaging applications.

The Innovation in Sourcing Award was presented by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

The tree-free bright white premium board with a continued focus on both performance and sustainability.

The companies say the recyclable packaging will improve the environmental footprint of consumer packaging up to 60%, starting with wet cat food.

The new film is from SABIC’s collaboration with Syntegon, Ticinoplast and Plastchim-T.

Yes, we’ve been hearing about sustainability efforts in the packaging industry for quite some time. While suppliers and manufacturers continue to talk about it, it hasn’t really seemed to take broad appeal.